These personal stories show us why heart research is so important – without it, some of these people would not be alive today.
Heart attack symptoms are not always obvious - Chris tells how his life was saved by a miracle.
Younger people can have heart problems when there is a family history.
Lynne with daughter Sarah (right) and granddaughter Emily. ˜Here I am, fighting fit and loving every moment I have with my family. It's all because of the hard work of cardiac researchers.'
After life-saving surgery, Sue enjoys the simple things.
Women's symptoms of heart attack can be mild or non-specific.
Experiencing 'heartburn' symptoms after a chest infection, Michael was unaware he was having a heart attack.
After a heart-stopping ambulance ride, Neil soon made a full recovery.
This energetic retiree understands the value of cardiac rehab.
Yvonne's symptoms of breathlessness and back pain are an example of the different signs of impending heart attack in men and women.
Joe describes his account of undergoing treatment for a heart attack